Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
St. Gallen II scored twice inside two minutes early in the second half to beat FC Aarau 3-1 in a pre-season friendly at Stadion Brügglifeld.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
The opening 45 minutes ended level. D. Stober put one side ahead in the 31st minute before E. Jordan restored parity for the opposition shortly before half time in the 44th minute, sending the teams into the break at 1-1.
The match turned decisively after the interval. F. Rudlinger struck in the 66th minute to give St. Gallen II the lead, and Leonit Ibraimov — the 18-year-old midfielder from FC St. Gallen's first-team setup — doubled the advantage just one minute later, in the 67th minute, to make it 3-1.
Aarau could not find a route back into the contest. The game finished without any cards, reflecting the friendly nature of the fixture.
The turning point
The two-minute spell between the 66th and 67th minutes proved decisive. Aarau had matched their opponents through the first half but conceded twice in rapid succession immediately after the hour mark, a sequence that killed any momentum the hosts had built.
Key performers
L. Ibraimov — The St. Gallen midfielder (full name Leonit Ibraimov), who turned 18 on 16 June 2026, scored the seal-ing third goal moments after Rudlinger's opener. He registered in consecutive seasons for St. Gallen's reserve side.
F. Rudlinger — Scored the crucial go-ahead goal that broke the 1-1 deadlock and triggered the decisive two-goal burst.
E. Jordan — His equaliser on the stroke of half time ensured the visitors went into the break level rather than trailing.
By the numbers
Four goals, zero cards. The match was open but largely clean — typical of pre-season preparations where sharpness takes priority over aggression. The fact that both second-half goals arrived within two minutes of each other suggests Aarau's defensive organisation wavered briefly after Rudlinger's strike, and St. Gallen II capitalised ruthlessly.
What it means
FC Aarau continue their pre-season schedule ahead of the 2025-26 Swiss Challenge League season, in which they finished with 25 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses — an impressive campaign that earned them promotion playoff football. Their next confirmed friendly is against Bundesliga side 1. FC Union Berlin on 18 July 2026 at Stadion Brügglifeld.
St. Gallen II, competing in the Swiss 1. Liga Classic (Group 3), used the match as build-up for their 2026-27 league campaign. The reserve side of Super League club FC St. Gallen have an 80% Over 2.5 goals rate in league fixtures.
Verdict
Aarau will be frustrated by the quick concession of two second-half goals that undid a solid first-half effort. For St. Gallen II, the clinical finishing in a four-minute burst offered a glimpse of their attacking potential against higher-division opposition. The hosts will need sharper defensive transitions ahead of facing Union Berlin.
Match Events
Key match events between FC Aarau and St. Gallen II — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 30 Jun 2026